From the Director

From the Director
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Mark your calendars! April 30, 2025, is Purdue Day of Giving—a 24-hour opportunity to fuel the future of Purdue Extension. This is your moment to rally support, inspire generosity, and turn even the smallest donations into a powerful force for change in our communities. Every dollar raised strengthens Purdue Extension’s programs, empowering us to make a difference in youth development, agriculture, health, community initiatives, and more. Your participation means more resources, more opportunities, and greater impact!

How Can You Get Involved?

The big day will be here before you know it, so start planning your social media posts, outreach efforts, and engagement strategies today! Need help? The Purdue Day of Giving Hub has everything you need—logos, customizable templates (Marq & Canva), email graphics, and even a recording of the informational webinar. Simply check the Quick Links menu, rotating banner, or Communications tab to get started.

How Can You Track Your Success?

The Purdue Day of Giving 2025 website is live! On April 30, you’ll be able to track your county’s progress in real-time and see how you compare with other Indiana counties. Let’s rise to the top together!

How Can You Make Every Donor Feel Appreciated?

To ensure timely access to donor lists and personally thank our incredible supporters, designate someone in your county to complete the Faculty and Staff Confidential Certification. (Donor lists will be available in mid-to-late May.)

When Will We Receive Our County-Specific Links?

County-specific donor links and fun social challenge prompts designed to maximize engagement throughout the day are coming soon. Stay tuned!

Let’s spread the word, inspire giving, and make this Purdue Day of Giving the best one yet! Together, we can elevate Purdue Extension and create lasting change in our communities.

Boiler Up!

 

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